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SUMMARY:Globalist Coffeehouse: What is the future of the UN in the 21st century?
DESCRIPTION:Please join like-minded “global thinkers” for a monthly discussion on the major political/economic issues that our world is currently experiencing. We will be meeting in person in the semi-private dining room at the Shoal Creek Saloon\, 909 N. Lamar.  This month’s topic is:\n \nWhat is the future of the UN in the 21st century? \nWith an ongoing war in Ukraine\, post-pandemic recovery\, and a drastic climate change all around our planet\, the future of the United Nations isn’t something that particularly comes to the top of our minds. The UN was originally established post-WWII\, with the goal to prevent any future wars. The UN Charter was adopted on June 25\, 1945\, and took effect October 24th\, that same year.\n\nIt is made up of 5 divisions/components – the General Assembly\, the Security Council\, the Economic and Social Council\, the Trusteeship Council\, and the International Court of Justice. The UN is immune from the laws of the countries where they operate\, seeing it is impartial to the host and member countries.\n\nAs stated in its charter\, the primary role of the UN is to maintain peace and security throughout the world. Yet\, in the Afghanistan\, Iraq\, and Syrian conflicts\, the UN has been essentially irrelevant except for humanitarian aid. It has no role in the current China/Taiwan tensions\, and its forces in Africa have not been particularly effective.\nIs the UN irrelevant as many of its economic and national security responsibilities are handled by military and economic organizations – NATO\, the EU\, ASEAN\, and the QUAD in Asia? While they have a constructive role in the international trade (WTO)\, they are often simply ignored. Even the composition of the Security Council (countries represented) reflects a politically bi-polar world that doesn’t exist today. \nSome would say that the UN (WHO) has been effective with the distribution of the vaccine throughout the pandemic. It has also aided with the humanitarian food crisis caused by both the drought (climate change) and as a result of the war in Ukraine. \nWhat should the role of the UN be in the 21st century – especially with climate change becoming the greatest global threat? \n \nFor more details contact: \nEllen Murry: ellen@wacaustin.org \nPolina Anastassieva: polina@wacaustin.org 
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/globalist-coffeehouse-what-is-the-future-of-the-un-in-the-21st-century/
LOCATION:Shoal Creek Saloon\, 909 N. Lamar Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Geopolitics,Member Social
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SUMMARY:Cover to Cover - The Fifth Act: America's End in Afghanistan
DESCRIPTION:On the first anniversary of the U.S.-NATO withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Taliban’s takeover\, WACA presents Elliot Ackerman to talk about his experience in the war-ravaged country. Ackerman left the U.S. military ten years ago\, but his time in Afghanistan and Iraq with the Marines and later as a CIA paramilitary officer marked him indelibly. The Fifth Act is a recollection of his service in Afghanistan and an examination of America’s 20-year involvement in Afghanistan’s conflict. Ackerman weaves a personal history with the war’s long progression\, beginning with the initial invasion in the months after 9/11 through the fall of Kabul\, last August. The five acts serve as a prelude to Afghanistan’s dark future\, a recognition of the peace that Afghan people have rarely enjoyed\, and a look at the failings of U.S. intervention. The book also brings readers into close contact with a remarkable group of characters\, American and Afghan\, who fought the war with courage and dedication\, and at great personal cost. \n \nABOUT THE AUTHOR:\nElliot Ackerman is a writer\, journalist\, former White House Fellow\, and decorated veteran. His books have been nominated for the National Book Award\, the Andrew Carnegie Medal in both fiction and nonfiction\, and the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. A former Marine\, he served five tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan\, where he received the Silver Star\, the Bronze Star for Valor\, and the Purple Heart. As a prominent figure in the veteran community and a regular contributor to TIME and CNN\, Ackerman uses his platform to speak about his time serving in Iraq and Afghanistan\, his perspective on current international relations in the Middle East\, and how he turned to writing—both fiction and nonfiction—to chronicle America’s struggles
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/cover-to-cover-the-fifth-act-americas-end-in-afghanistan/
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CATEGORIES:author,Geopolitics,peace and conflict,Security
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